UAS Software Engineer

Airbus•Bingen, WA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Bingen, WA, --OR-- Be part of our geographically separated team in Grand Prairie, TX. In this role, you will be building cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of both embedded flight software and ground control station (GCS) software that together enable intelligent and autonomous flight. This role is well-suited to engineers with a solid foundation in embedded systems and 2+ years of experience who are eager to expand their impact. You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and software teams on projects spanning flight control, communication, navigation, and operator interfaces. We value clean, maintainable code and a growth mindset—engineers who are curious, collaborative, and committed to learning.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in embedded software development, either through industry roles or substantial project work
Experience with C++
Experience with Python
Familiarity with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Exposure to UAV flight control concepts, sensor integration, or telemetry systems
Experience using Git and development tools such as Gitlab or similar
Strong focus on writing clean, well-documented code with an emphasis on maintainability
Familiarity with modern UI software architecture and development practices (e.g., Qt, PyQt, or similar frameworks)
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition ( FOR EXAMPLE: U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

M.S in Embedded System Engineering, Software Engineering, Control System Engineering
Experience with UAV autopilot software
Exposure to Ground Control Station software
Hands-on experience with UAV flight testing or platform integration
Awareness of aerospace safety standards or robust software validation practices
Basic understanding of aircraft systems, particularly in the areas of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or safety-critical software environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for UAV flight platforms
Contribute to the development of Ground Control Station (GCS) software, including user interfaces, telemetry, and mission tools
Write reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code in C++, C, Python and/or MATLAB
Develop and support real-time flight software, including control loops, sensor drivers, and mission logic
Implement and test communication protocols such as UART, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, and serial
Design, develop and support software tools for UAV system configuration
Develop software modules and system services targeting embedded Linux platforms, including process management, device interfaces, and inter-process communication
Support testing and debugging in both lab environments and during field flight tests
Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and systems engineers to bring up and integrate new UAV platforms
Document internal designs, software architecture, and interfaces to support maintainability and team alignment
Maintain and support existing embedded and ground control software
Support software tools for UAV system configuration
Stay current with UAV industry developments and continuously grow your skillset
Collaborating with other software developers
Regularly report on activities and progress

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
Personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
Accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility